Antique 19thC Orthodox icon Kazan Mother of God Theotokos Russian

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Antique 19thC Orthodox icon Kazan Mother of God
Theotokos of Kazan Russian great gift
Theotokos of Kazan / Our Lady of Kazan
Dimensions: 265mm x 220mm x 17mm (30mm with ornaments)
Icon possible painted using egg tempera on specially prepared wooden panel
Icon facade is called Riza or oklad and made from solid brass.
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Story: 
Our Lady of Kazan, also called Mother-of-God of Kazan, was a holy icon of the highest stature within the Russian Orthodox Church, representing the Virgin Mary as the protector and patroness of the city of Kazan, and palladium of all of Russia, known as the Holy Protectress of Russia.

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